Let's visit Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai) at the Okunoin graveyard. Licensed English-speaking guides will take you on an enjoyable tour!
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The Highlight
- Official guides residing in Koyasan will lead the tour for you. (Kongobu-ji precincts guide qualified person)
The Experience
The guides will talk about:
- Story of Kobo Daishi
- Story of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism
- Tombstone Description
- The Mysterious Legend of Okunoin
- Daily life of monks and the history of Koyasan If we are lucky, we can also see flying squirrels, owls, bats and fireflies!
Starting point: EKOIN Meeting time : 19:00 Departing time : 19:00 – 19:15
Finishing point: Okunoin Gokusho Finishing time: 20:20
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Lanterns will be lit on the left and right on the way, but there are many places without handrails, so please refrain from participating if you are worried about visibility at night.
The minimum walking distance for this tour is about 3km. The road is mostly flat, but there are stairs and small steps. For your safety, please refrain from participating if you have weak legs or are in poor physical condition.
Although the path is mostly flat, there are steps and stairs, so it is not recommended for people with strollers or wheelchairs because it will be physically taxing to lift them up many times along the way.
Important Booking Information
We aim to fully enjoy the beauty and solemnity of the sacred place at night. This is a quiet space shared with other worshipers, so please refrain from talking in a loud voice.
Be sure to check the curfew and bathing time of the accommodation facility before making a reservation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 1 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, will charge 80%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)